Complete guide to Lake Como
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Complete guide to Lake Como
Rachael
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Are you planning a trip to Lake Como but not sure where to start? This I have you covered. From the options of where to stay, how to get around and where to eat.
Hopefully, this Lake Como guide will save you time researching so that you can start making those bookings for an amazing trip to this breathtaking region in Italy!
In this guide you will find:
- How to get to Lake Como
- Which towns to stay in on Lake Como
- Budget-friendly acommodation recommendations
- How to get around the lake
- Which towns to visit
- What to do in each town
- Best places to eat
- Day trips from the lake
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Lake Como is a gorgeous destination surrounded by mountains in Italy’s Lombardy Region. It’s filled with breathtaking coastal villages made up of brightly-colored houses that look like a scene straight from a fairytale.
How to get to Lake Como?
Closest airport
When flying into Italy the closest airport will be Milan Malpensa or Bergamo and these will often have cheap flights from elsewhere in Europe.
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Milan Malpensa Airport
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Milan Bergamo Airport
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I have flown in and out of this airport numerous times as you can find really cheap flights around Europe.
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Venice Marco Polo Airport
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Rachael
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My name is Rachael and I am a travel content creator based in the UK local to the beautiful Cotswolds.
I first found my love for travel when I visited South Africa to volunteer for a month back in 2018. Since then I have visited numerous counties on a budget and spent 2 months travelling around Italy in 2022.
I have put together extensive travel guides and itineraries from my travels around Europe to help make your next trip an unforgettable experience.
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Como, Province of Como, Italy
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